1. Physics 202: Introduction to Astronomy – Lecture 12 Carsten Denker Physics Department Center for Solar–Terrestrial Research

2. March 8, 2006Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research  Cassini-Huygens Juli 2004 Orbiter Huygens probe will land on Titan  4 gravity assist maneuvers  7-year voyage  4-year mission  70 orbits  Magnetosphere, composition, and atmosphere A Closer Look at Saturn  Rings Ice Rocks  31 moons Titan  Low density (lighter than water)  Fast rotation  Dense atmosphere  Pastel-colored clouds  Strong zonal flows  Rocky core surrounded by metallic hydrogen

3. March 8, 2006Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research Cassini-Huygens Sapcecraft

4. March 8, 2006Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research Gravity Assist Maneuvers

5. March 8, 2006Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research Cassini’s Saturn Orbit

6. March 8, 2006Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research Saturn’s Moons

7. March 8, 2006Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research C-Ring and Cassini Division

8. March 8, 2006Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research Saturn’s Atmosphere

9. March 8, 2006Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research Ring Temperatures  False-color image  Composite infrared spectrometer  Red: 110 Kelvin  Green: 90 Kelvin  Blue: 70 Kelvin

10. March 8, 2006Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research Radiation Belt

11. March 8, 2006Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research Titan’s Surface

12. March 8, 2006Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research Titan’s Atmosphere